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If the OSP sees that any teacher has done anything wrong, they should go and deal with the Agency head. That is the Director-General. But the OSP has no business going to the bank to say that they should not be paid. There is no law that gives the OSP that particular right, and we will not take it kindly from Monday.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom next week, whatever happens, the OSP should be blamed, and they should trust us. We shall rise to the occasion and deliver\u2026By the close of tomorrow if these monies are not paid, whatever happens from next week, the OSP should take full responsibility,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU:\u00a0https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thomas Musah, the General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), has warned that the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) will be held accountable for any actions taken by teacher unions from next week if the salaries of some 404 teachers are not released by today, Friday, February 16, 2024. 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